Hoops preview: Bates women seek rebound vs. Tufts
LEWISTON, Maine — The Bates College women’s basketball team seeks to bounce back from a tough loss at Bowdoin on Tuesday with a victory Saturday at home against Tufts University, in the Bobcats’ first home date in their last six contests. The game will be webcast on BatesCast.com.
Meanwhile, the Bates men (19-2) take their 16-game win streak to Tufts on Saturday in a big NESCAC matchup; that game can be heard on JumboCast.com.
Here’s a quick look ahead at this weekend’s home basketball game:
Bates women (14-7, 5-1 NESCAC) vs. Tufts University (8-10, 2-4 NESCAC)
Tipoff: Saturday, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. at Alumni Gym
Webcast: BatesCast.com
Outlook: The Bates College women’s basketball team attempts to shake off the disappointment of its last game, a non-league loss at rival Bowdoin on Tuesday, with the first home game the Bobcats have played in six contests. The key to that game was rebounding: despite the tandem of Meg Coffin (10.5 rpg) and Matia Kostakis (7.5), Bates was outboarded by Bowdoin 42-33.
Bates finishes up its regular season with three straight home games, and is in position to host a NESCAC first-round playoff game, as well. Depending on Friday night’s scores, a win today might secure that goal.
Team Leaders:
Scoring – Tufts: Jessica Powers (11.6 ppg), Valerie Krah (10.7), Laura Jasinski (7.1), Jenna Gomez (6.6), Khalilah Ummah (5.8); Bates: Meg Coffin (17.0), Matia Kostakis (12.6), Jackie Powers (9.9), Val Beckwith (8.8), Sarah Barton (7.6).
Rebounding – Tufts: Laura Jasinski (6.4 rpg), Jenna Gomez (5.4), Khalilah Ummah (5.1); Bates: Meg Coffin (10.3), Matia Kostakis (7.5), Sarah Barton (4.8).
Assists – Tufts: Jessica Powers (2.4 apg), Taryn Miller-Stevens (2.0), Valerie Krah (1.6); Bates: Sarah Barton (6.9), Becca Buckler (2.0), Meg Coffin (2.0).
Field Goal Percentage – Tufts: Libby Park (.538), Khlalilah Ummah (.484), Laura Jasinski (.397); Bates: Meg Coffin (.567), Val Beckwith (.479), Matia Kostakis (.410).
3-Point Percentage – Tufts: Kim Moynihan (.357), Valerie Krah (.320), Marilyn Duffy-Cabana (.286); Bates: Sarah Barton (.397), Mary Hart (.393), Matia Kostakis (.357).
Free Throw Percentage — Tufts: Taryn Miller-Stevens (.846), Valerie Krah (.762), Jessica Powers (.760); Bates: Kyla Decato (.833), Matia Kostakis (.827), Sarah Barton (.805).